FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TRUMAN LN 188

Carrying TRUMAN LN 188 over BRANCH

S 12 T 54 N R 7 W, Ralls, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TRUMAN LN 188

The TRUMAN LN 188 bridge in Ralls, Missouri carries TRUMAN LN 188 over BRANCH. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TRUMAN LN 188 compares

▲ 66.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Missouri bridges
138
Bridges in Ralls · 10 in Poor condition
TRUMAN LN 188 99.9 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18536

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TRUMAN LN 188 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare TRUMAN LN 188 against other structures in Ralls and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TRUMAN LN 188?

TRUMAN LN 188 in Ralls, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TRUMAN LN 188 inspected?

TRUMAN LN 188's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TRUMAN LN 188 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TRUMAN LN 188?

TRUMAN LN 188 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TRUMAN LN 188?

TRUMAN LN 188 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TRUMAN LN 188 and does age affect safety?

TRUMAN LN 188 was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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